page_title: Battle of Ambur
section_title: Aftermath
hierarchical_section_title: Battle of Ambur / Aftermath
context_page_description: The Battle of Ambur was the first major battle of the Second Carnatic War.
  The battle was initiated by Muzaffar Jung and supported by Joseph François Dupleix and led by Chanda Sahib, who sought to overthrow Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan, the Nawab of the Carnatic, for supporting Nasir Jung's claim to be Nizam of Hyderabad. French forces were decisive in giving the allies victory; Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan was killed in the battle and Chanda Sahib seized control of the Carnatic.
context_section_description: The Battle of Ambur convincingly demonstrated the superiority of European arms and methods of discipline and infantry warfare.
caption: French East India Company influence 1741–1754.
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